Hi All quick questions
Ordered a JM-1 kit for my eldest and a TL-TH for myself, wondering if anyone has built them and posted a build diary for these two kits in this forum? Thanks in advance for the assistance.
Budi
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Hi All quick questions
Ordered a JM-1 kit for my eldest and a TL-TH for myself, wondering if anyone has built them and posted a build diary for these two kits in this forum? Thanks in advance for the assistance.
Budi
Hey Budi I've built a thinline I'll dig up a link to the diary Thursday
Hey mate I've built the jm-1. I didn't do a build diary though but I can probably drum up a few pictures if you'd like.
i built a thinline last year.
nothing too out of the ordinary, just go easy sanding the cap cos theyre pretty thin (same goes for all kits with a cap on them though as far as im aware), and the pickup holes might need making slightly larger to get them to fit
Thanks Wokka, much appreciated been longing to build this guitar. No grand plan yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Trawled PB forum last night saw pics from forum member "robin" and BenWA, but can't find their build diary on site. :(
Budi
Hi xDruichii, thanks for your help mate, my boy fancy himself strutting like Cobain, don't might try mod it with P90 pup perhaps?Quote:
Originally Posted by xDruichii
Budi
Hi Ben thanks for your advise, so this tele has a cap? its good if its the case, I thought it was just partially hollowed Basswood.Quote:
Originally Posted by BenWA
I had a look at your Thinline pic, nice finish BTW, how does it sound? did you do any mod?
Budi
Hi Budi,
I found my build diary for the TL-1TH
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2420
It does have a thin cap, not sure what timber it is but it should have some nice grain. I stained the cap with azure lagoon and it must have been a bad batch of wudtone it looks more green than blue. I found the wiring a pain when you needed to do any mods had to remove the strings and lift the pickguard on an awkward angle.
It sounds pretty good though.
Feel free to ask any more questions Budi
Thanks Heap Wokka, I will take up the offer if you don't mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
And hopefully both kits arrive today and I'll start build diary for this TH.
Budi
no worries Budi, the build was about 18 months ago but I remember most of it. Don't sand the cap too much think its fairly thin.
It's got binding so a bit of cleaning up required.
Look forward to your build diary.
Keep looking for the Oz post van !
Yeah just do what I do and sit and your front window just staring onto the street, eagerly awaiting the Oz post van!
thanks! i like how it turned out. yeah sorry my build thread was ages ago and i couldnt be bothered to dig it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by sulistbu
it sounds nice, im so slack i still havent done the frets yet, i was just playing it with a shitty action and a load of buzz before. mines all stock apart from a recessed jack socket.
i was gonna drill it for through body stringing but i dont have a drill press. am gonna get a dingobass bone nut for it though and finally fret level the neck
as far as building advice, its mostly gonna be teh same as most screw on neck style kits from here.
the wiring isnt as easy as a strat, but its not 335 difficult. im cack at soldering and it was fine.
basically if you have any issues or queries just ask people on here, i had no experience working on guitars or building or even staining wood, but i got it done.
everyone on the forums is super helpful and can offer some excellent advice-a fantastic combined knowledge base
Nah no Oz Post Van today, still waiting!:(Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Wish I could do that, but I am afraid bombshell across the road might mistaken me perving at her and call the cop ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by keloooe
Budi
Hi Ben,Quote:
Originally Posted by BenWA
All good, I reckon I will take my time building this kit. That thru body stringing that's a bloody good idea.
Is the bridge included in the kit allow you to do that? or you have to get another bridge to suit that type of stringing
Budi
the bridge with mine had the holes for through stringing, i got some ferrules off ebay for like $5 but then bottled it cos yeah i dont have a drill press and didnt trust myself to to try and do it freehand
Sorry Budi, I missed this Thread.
Here's a link to my build.
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...highlight=robs
This was my second build so I have learned a bit since then. Ask away, always someone here to help.
rob
Hey budi,
Lawry built a JM-1 last year. Here is a link to his build thread:
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2351
Cheers,
Gav.
Thanks Rob,Quote:
Originally Posted by robin
Checking it out right this moment.
Hi All, received txt message from Oz Post, there is parcel need to be collected from my local Post Office. Don't they deliver them no more. Not complaining I was just hoping for a surprise. Anyway will collect them, do a mock up build and will post couple pics.
Budi
well good news Budi but have you been away from home and missed the delivery ? They usually leave a card to say if they failed to deliver and a pickup time at the local Post Office
If you live on a elevated property good chance they are too lazy to drive uphill.
DB has that problem living in an elevated area
That problem is usually only encountered when waiting for DHL deliveries.... Three days from the USA to Perth, then four days from Perth airport to my place which is less than 30ks from said airport..
Anyhoo, enjoy the build, Budi :)
thats right DHL won't deliver. No doubt they are on your banned list DB
Wokka,Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Only a slight elevation and dont think thats the problem, I reckon our postman/delivery guy is either little dislexic or lazy.
Next door handed over the card, she said it was in their mailbox yesterday arvo
Budi
Thanks DB, I will definetely take my time building these two kits (one for me and one for my oldest.Quote:
Originally Posted by dingobass
Budi
thats poor form Australia Post, was the correct address on the kit boxes ? Wonder why the neighbor got the card.Quote:
Originally Posted by sulistbu
Best of luck with the builds Budi and look forward to seeing the build diary and mock build pics
Hi Wokka,
It happened quite often sometimes we got mail/parcel card addressed to people on the street adjacent to us. But all good we got good sort around our neighbourhood. Plus none of them took up this hobby just yet.
Budi
haha imagine if your neighbor built your kit Budi ! Sounds like you need a new postman that is reliable !
Hi All, finally got both kits, looks like all parts are there. Did a mock up build for the Thinline and it looks really good.
Quick check with all you experts, in regards to Thinline bridge placement.
I've been looking at completed PBG TL-TH kits in this forum, all the bridges I've seen thus far are mounted hard against the pickguard.
If I am going to do the same on my Thinline, will I have problem with my scaling/intonation due to the fact that distance edge of nut to 12th fret is 323mm and 12th fret to saddle is 317mm?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Budi.
PS will post pics very soon
Hi Budi, just checked my thinline and the bridge is hard up against the pickguard and 12th fret to the Low E String saddle is about 327mm and about 324mm to the high E string.
You should have enough adjustment in the saddle travel to move the saddle further back.
Let us know how you go
Look forward to mock build pics !
Look at pictures of Fender 72 thinlines and you will see that there is often a small gap between the pickguard and the bridge of 1-2-mm. So don't feel you need to have the bridge right up against the pickguard.